Beyond Green Energy Efficient ICF

Insulating concrete form or insulated concrete form (ICF) is a system of formwork for reinforced concrete usually made with a…

Interactive 3D Renderings

              Architectural visualization has evolved from simple pencil sketches of a planned building to…

Marlon Brando’s Country Cottage

Garages are a staple of suburban residential construction, but despite their effect on a home’s size and appearance they are…

Long Island Roots

I had the great good fortune to grow up in Stony Brook, New York, a small town on the north…

The Approvals Process

In modern day America, every building project will be subject to regulations of one form or another.  At a minimum,…

Architecture in Your Back Yard

Not long ago, some friends returned from a whirlwind European vacation. We gathered at their home to share in their…

RIVERBEND

  Riverbend: So named for its setting, this special residence is taking form on an elevated, 8-acre parcel with views…

Relocation, Real Estate and Architecture

1) Accuracy and Appreciation- An architect can evaluate your home from the strongest possible foundation:  its unique design and spatial…

Impact-Resistant Glass

In addition to the various agencies that regulate construction activity along the coastline, there are building codes that prescribe special…